NCSTA 2024: Full Schedule

8:30am EST

Environmental Theme Park Project

Thursday November 7, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EST

Cross curricular project for higher level Physics and Earth/Environmental science classes that allow students to work together to design a theme park with an environmental focus. Students then present their theme parks in a sales pitch to members of the community.

Lead Presenter

Kimberly Adams

Apex High School

Thursday November 7, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EST
Winston 3A

Other

Subject Area Physics, Environmental Science
Grade Level 9-12

8:30am EST

Tactile Learning with Hands, Humor and High-spirits!

Thursday November 7, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EST

Salem 3B

Come and hear great stories and learn fun dance routines to learn about the scientific method, types of chemical reactions, cell division, and the pathway of blood through the heart. These fun tales and tactics will help your students to understand concepts in a dynamic and engaging manner!

Lead Presenter

Leanna Sartwell

NCDPS/DJJ Educator, NCDPS/DJJ

I am an educator with NCDPS in the division of Juvenile Justice. It is vital that we at DJJ continue to find safe alternatives to hands on activities for our student population. Due to policies and safety standards, students are unable to participate in a number of activities that... Read More →

Thursday November 7, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EST
Salem 3B

Other

Subject Area Biology, General Science
Grade Level 9-12

9:30am EST

Play to Learn: Integrating Board Games in Science Education

Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST

Salem 3A

Discover how to make science education more engaging and effective with "Play to Learn: Integrating Board/Card Games in Science Education." This session explores innovative ways to incorporate board games into your science curriculum, enhancing student participation and comprehension. Learn practical strategies and game-based activities that foster critical thinking, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of scientific concepts, transforming your classroom into a dynamic learning environment. Are you game?

Lead Presenter

Ahura Webb

Reaching All Minds Academy

Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Salem 3A

Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

Subject Area Integrated/General Science
Grade Level K-2, K-5, K-8, K-12, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 6-12, College, General

9:30am EST

Federal Resources for Science Classrooms

Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST

Salem 1C

Are you looking for a way to make digital learning impactful and focused on creation? This workshop will highlight creative innovative digital projects. Attendees will create digital interactives that can be used for classroom or distance learning instruction and access federal resources for student engagement. Learning becomes interactive, memorable, and fun with this session. Bring your device and walk away with knowledge and resources.

Lead Presenter

Dorothy Holley

Science Teacher, West Johnston High School

Presenters

Janice West

Teacher, West Johnston High School

I have over 17 years of teaching experience from preschool to high school and adult health education. I now teach life science courses. I have been Interact and Environmental Club sponsor.

Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Salem 1C

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Chemistry/Physical Science
Grade Level 9-12

1:30pm EST

Supporting ACTIVE Engagement in the Physics/Chemistry Classroom Through Socraevic Questioning

Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST

Winston 1B

Join us in an interactive session for physics/chemistry/PSCI teachers where we learn and practice Socraevic questioning fof our students to uncover hidden science misconceptions and correct them in a positive relationship-building method for the entire class. This dynamic method of teaching has been proven to improve student engagement and academic growth.

Lead Presenter

Adrienne Evans

Apex Friendship High

Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Winston 1B

Other

Subject Area Physics/Chemistry/PSCI
Grade Level 9-12

1:30pm EST

CERN: International Teachers Program-A Particle Physics Bootcamp

Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST

Winston 3C

This talk will present an overview of CERN's fully funded programs for middle and high school teachers to travel to Geneva for two weeks to take part in an intensive workshop in particle physics and learn about the experiments running at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Lessons plans and resources will be shared.

Lead Presenter

Sam Wheeler

North Carolina School of Science & Math

Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Winston 3C

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Physics/Physical Science
Grade Level 6-8, 9-12, College

1:30pm EST

Igniting Curiosity: Uniting Science Practices for Today's Learners

Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST

Winston 1C

Join us for "Igniting Curiosity: Uniting Science Practices for Today's Learners," an engaging workshop designed to integrate Earth, Life, and Physical Sciences through interactive strategies. Dive into the eight Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) with hands-on activities, group discussions, and digital tools. Discover innovative methods to engage diverse learners and meet new science standards. This dynamic session promises to equip educators with practical techniques to foster inquiry, collaboration, and excitement in the classroom.

Lead Presenter

Sarmistha Ghosh

Biology teacher(Vertical Alignment Liaison), Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

I teach Biology at South Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte. I have a Masters degree in Biochemistry. I also act as a Vertical Alignment Liaison in the school, coordinating between the different Sciences. I belief that learning is a continuous process, and I am a ardent learner.

Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Winston 1C

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Biology/Chemistry/Physics
Grade Level 9-12

1:30pm EST

Incorporating microgrids into lessons on Power and Electricity.

Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST

Salem 1C

See how modeling and problem solving in the classroom are used in energy careers and energy resilience. Hands-on lessons will be available related to microgrids, renewable energy, Ohm’s Law, and calculating Watts of Power. From Hot Springs to Ocracoke, we’ll discuss the function of microgrids and their role in community resilience to power outages.

Lead Presenter

Shannon Oesch

Mountain Heritage High School

Presenters

Dana Haine

UNC-Chapel Hill

Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Salem 1C

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Environmental Science
Grade Level 9-12

1:30pm EST

Ready...Set...Science Resources! - Biology and Earth/Environmental Science.

Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST

Winston 1A

The purpose of this interactive session is to provide an overview of the new support documents for the 2023 Science Standards. Participants will engage in conversations highlighting how the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI), Science & Engineering Practices (SEP), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCC) connect to unpacking the standards. We will also discuss how the proficiency statements and academic language support student learning. This session will focus on Biology and Earth/Environmental Science.

Lead Presenter

Gavin Fradel

Secondary Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Gavin Fradel is a science consultant in the K-12 Standards, Curriculum and Instruction section in the Office of Academic Standards at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Gavin obtained his Undergraduate teaching degree in Middle Grades Education with a concentration... Read More →

Presenters

Debra Hall

K-5 Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Debra works as an Elementary Science Consultant in the Division of Academic Standards at NCDPI. She has a Ph.D in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on STEM Education. Prior to joining NCDPI, Debra worked as a classroom teacher and science specialist. During this time she... Read More →

Benita Tipton

Secondary Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Benita Tipton works as a Secondary Science Consultant with the NC Department of Public Instruction. Prior to coming to the Department in 2003, she taught high school science and college-entry biology at a community college. She earned a master’s degree in Education with a concentration... Read More →

Alexis Wood

Secondary Science Consultant, NC Department of Public Instruction

Alexis Wood joined the NCDPI Office of Academic Standards after teaching high school for 20 years in Lenoir and Wake Counties. Her primary job as a member of the Office of Academic Standards Science Team is to provide support to PSUs at the secondary science level that ensures the... Read More →

Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Winston 1A

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area This session will focus on Biology and Earth/Environmental Science. There wasn't a way to check those three circles above, so I described it here.
Grade Level 9-12

2:30pm EST

Support 3-Dimensional Learning with HMH Science Dimensions Grades 6-12

Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST

Salem 1B

Explore how Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's Science Dimensions series can support your implementation of the new Science Standards! We'll explore HMH resources for both middle and high school Science! Check out both our print and digital resources!

Lead Presenter

Michael Wagner

National Content Specialist, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Salem 1B

Commercial

Subject Area Grades 6-8, Biology, Chemisty, Physics, and Earth/Space Science
Grade Level 6-8, 9-12

2:30pm EST

Energy Literacy: Thinking Critically about Energy Resources

Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST

Winston 1B

Whether students are learning about renewable or nonrenewable energy resources, the Switch Classroom curriculum clearly and effectively identifies the trade-offs of using each energy resource. Through an unbiased approach to energy literacy, Switch classroom teaches about energy resources, consumption, conservation, and energy use around the world. Switch Classroom offers a wide variety of classroom resources from video lessons, hands-on labs, and data analysis activities that will engage students in thinking critically about energy.

Lead Presenter

Ben Schosek

Switch Energy Alliance/Switch Classroom

Presenters

Ruthann McComb

Environmental Science teacher, Elkin High School

Energy Education, ECU, UNC Institute for the Environment, Switch Classroom, Elkin NC, AP Environmental Science, Soccer!

Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Winston 1B

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Environmental Science
Grade Level 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 6-12, College

2:30pm EST

Immunity Unlocked: An Inquiry into Vaccines

Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST

Winston 1C

Participants will engage in an inquiry-based learning sequence on how vaccines work, the types of vaccines, and the global social justice issues around vaccine information and access. These lessons are aligned with the 2023 NC science standards and will showcase science and engineering practices such as analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematics and computational thinking, and constructing explanations.

Lead Presenter

Maria Long

Presenters

Savannah Stremlow

Wake Forest University

Camille Widener

Wake Forest University

Debbie French

Wake Forest University

Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Winston 1C

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Biology/Life Science
Grade Level 9-12

2:30pm EST

Ready...Set...Science Resources! - Chemistry, Physical Science, and Physics

Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST

Winston Ballroom 2

Lead Presenter

Gavin Fradel

Secondary Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Presenters

Debra Hall

K-5 Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Benita Tipton

Secondary Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Alexis Wood

Secondary Science Consultant, NC Department of Public Instruction

Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Alexis will present for Chemistry, Physical Science, and Physics. There isn't a way to select all of those above, which is why I wrote it here.
Grade Level 9-12

3:30pm EST

Forest fires, wildfire smoke, and health: Exploring curriculum connections

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST

Winston 1A

NC communities are increasingly encountering wildfire smoke and reduced air quality from forest fires burning near and far. In this session, we’ll explore curriculum connections and discuss strategies and tools for engaging students in learning about NC’s growing wildland urban interface and increased susceptibility to climate-driven wildfires. We will also explore the range of solutions that can be implemented to prevent wildfires and protect public health from exposure to wildfire smoke.

Lead Presenter

Dana Haine

UNC-Chapel Hill

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Winston 1A

As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

Subject Area Environmental Science
Grade Level 9-12

3:30pm EST

Discover BIOZONE's extensive range of engaging high school resources.

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST

Salem 1B

BIOZONE’s interactive worktexts provides flexible, engaging, student-centred resources for Biology, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences, Earth and Space, Chemistry, Physics, and Anatomy and Physiology.
Our digital platform integrates the worktexts with presentation slides, interactive 3D models, videos and more, providing powerful and flexible options for delivering your high school science programs.

Lead Presenter

Maureen Rich

BIOZONE Corporation

Inspiring better outcomes for our planet through science education.BIOZONE has more than 30 years experience in the development of engaging and effective resources for science teaching and learning. Our resources are unlike any you’ve seen before, and a departure from the traditional... Read More →

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Salem 1B

Commercial

Subject Area Biology/Life Science
Grade Level 9-12

3:30pm EST

Experience Science: It's Phenomenal!

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST

Winston 3A

What's so phenomenal about phenomena? Join the Savvas science team for an engaging, hands-on workshop as we explore the purpose of phenomena, the power of using it to drive your instruction, and the way it will support your students as they bring their own life experiences into your classroom. Attendees will leave with purposeful strategies they can replicate in their classrooms immediately.

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Winston 3A

Commercial

Subject Area All Sciences
Grade Level 9-12

3:30pm EST

Embracing the Evolution: Rocking the Science Classroom with AI Tools

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST

Salem 3B

Feeling overwhelmed by the ever-evolving world of science? Dive into the exciting potential of AI tools to transform your K-12 science curriculum! This collaborative session will explore how AI can enhance student engagement, personalize learning, and support the mastery of key science standards. Join us as we explore real-world examples, brainstorm implementation strategies, and share resources to ignite the scientific curiosity of your students!

Lead Presenter

Brian Whitson

Digital Teaching & Learning Regional Consultant, Piedmont-Triad, NCDPI

Brian Whitson is a Digital Teaching & Learning Consultant with the Office of Digital Teaching & Learning at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). He proudly covers the Piedmont-Triad Region where he supports public schools units with the implementation and integration... Read More →

Presenters

Marsha Sirkin

The Science House

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Salem 3B

Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

Subject Area Digital Tool / Instructional Technology
Grade Level 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, College

3:30pm EST

Integrating the Science of PFAS

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST

Salem 1C

Participants will be introduced to three high school science lessons that integrate the highly relevant and cutting-edge science of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). PFAS are a class of thousands of persistent chemicals used in the production of waterproof, stainproof, and nonstick items. These lessons, co-created by teachers and scientists, use real-world data collected from water and aquatic organisms in NC. Lessons are aligned with the new NC science standards in Biology and Earth Environmental (as well as AP Biology and APES).

Lead Presenter

Lynn Chesnut

UNC Chapel Hill

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Salem 1C

Other, Integrating Cutting Edge Science

Subject Area Biology/Life Science
Grade Level 9-12

3:30pm EST

SEPs, DCIs, and the New Biology Standards...Oh My!

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST

Winston 1C

Nervous about the new Biology standards? Overwhelmed by the supporting documents? Unsure what assessment will look like? Session presenters served on the teams that wrote the new standards, drafted the supporting documents, and made recommendations for EOC assessment specs. Now, we want to help teachers develop meaningful instruction, resolve concerns, and feel confident utilizing the new standards with their students. Time will be reserved for small-group collaboration.

Lead Presenter

Kelly Pipes

Biology & CTE teacher, Wilkes Early College High School

I am a Teacher Ambassador for the National Center for Science Education, where I help empower teachers to teach controversial topics like climate science and evolution. I am known among colleagues as the teacher with bees. My school has an on-campus honey bee apiary, and I collaborate... Read More →

Presenters

Lottie Peppers

Biology, Earth/Environmental Science teacher, (NCSTA Board member group)

Benita Tipton

Secondary Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Winston 1C

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Biology/Life Science
Grade Level 9-12

3:30pm EST

Teaching Science & Engineering Practices Through Student Research

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST

Conference Room 1 - Downstairs

Come and discover how Science and Engineering Practices are integrated with the process of student research! Resources and activities will be shared with teachers that can be used in their classrooms. Topics discussed include steps of all stages of conducting student research, guiding students to decide on topics, building time management skills, advancing student understanding and critical thinking, reviewing and grading student presentations, and providing information for opportunities for students to share their research.

Lead Presenter

Judy Day

NC Science and Engineering Fair

Presenters

Alisa Wickliff

UNC-Charlotte

Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Conference Room 1 - Downstairs

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area All STEM disciplines
Grade Level 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

8:00am EST

Biology/Life Science Share-a-Thon

Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST

Winston Ballroom 2

Presenters

Jill Francis

Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston Ballroom 2

Grade Level 9-12

8:00am EST

Supporting the Science Standards with Gizmos

Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST

Salem 3C

This workshop will help support teachers teaching the new science standards with the implementation of Gizmos. Teachers will be a part of a modeled lesson and debrief on best practices while using Gizmos in the science classroom.

Lead Presenter

Dustin Lackey

Senior Implementation Coordinator, ExploreLearning

Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Salem 3C

Commercial

Subject Area Science Grades 3-12
Grade Level 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

8:00am EST

Forms of Energy & Energy Transformations Interactive Lessons

Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST

Salem 1C

Hands-on experiments and background info that allow students to explore the different forms of energy and how they are transformed using items encountered in our everyday life. Motion, sound, thermal, radiant, electrical, and chemical energy transformations are explored. You’ll be able to confidently explain energy transformations to 3-12 grade students, differentiate between forms of energy, and describe how energy is stored or used in major energy sources!

Lead Presenter

NEED Project - Mark Case

Program Associate, The NEED Project

NEED specializes in energy education providing state-aligned FREE curriculum materials, teacher training, and student leadership development that engage students in learning about energy authentically across disciplines. NEED classrooms can be STEM classrooms or social science and... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Salem 1C

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Chemistry/Physical Science
Grade Level 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

10:10am EST

Pivotal Plates: How plate tectonics created NC landforms and resources

Friday November 8, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EST

Winston 1A

A quick look at the geologic history of North Carolina and how our landforms, landscapes, and resources were created through plate tectonic processes. A variety of hands-on activities and resources will be provided for use in your classrooms.

Lead Presenter

North Carolina Geological Survey - Amy Pitts

North Carolina Geological Survey

Friday November 8, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EST
Winston 1A

As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

Subject Area Chemistry/Physical Science
Grade Level 6-8, 9-12

10:10am EST

Supporting Student Discourse in a High School Biology Classroom

Friday November 8, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EST

Winston 3B

How can you engage and support diverse learners through discussion? In this session, we will share strategies and supports to get your biology students talking as they analyze patterns in the distribution of species across the United States and build a consensus definition for the term ecosystem. By sharing ideas and building on each other’s understanding, students will make powerful connections to content and practices.

Lead Presenter

Stephanie Wallace

Lab-Aids

Friday November 8, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EST
Winston 3B

Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

Subject Area Biology/Life Science
Grade Level 9-12

10:10am EST

Using WIDA ELD Science Standards and the SEPs to Support MLs in Physical Science

Friday November 8, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EST

Salem 3B

The incorporation of the SEPs into the new Science Standards provides a solid foundation for meaningful Physical Science instruction in the ML classroom. In conjunction with the WIDA ELD Science Standards, MLs experience science as framed by the SEPs in the new standards and develop the associated academic language underlying these experiences. Examples from the Physics standards of Physical Science will be explored through the lenses of the SEPs and the WIDA ELD Science Standards.

Lead Presenter

Stephen Roman

Lee County High School

Friday November 8, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EST
Salem 3B

Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

Subject Area Physics/Physical Science
Grade Level 9-12

11:10am EST

Understanding Climate Change Through Data Analysis

Friday November 8, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EST

Winston 3B

Data literacy is a key piece of analyzing the evidence for climate change. In this session, we will evaluate data related to Earth’s carbon cycle. We will also look at other data sources that can be used when teaching climate change and share a variety of supports that students can use any time they create or analyze data. Build your data literacy tool kit for your Earth science classes and more.

Lead Presenter

Stephanie Wallace

Lab-Aids

Friday November 8, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EST
Winston 3B

As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

Subject Area Earth/Space Science
Grade Level 9-12

11:10am EST

Game-Based Learning for the Science Classroom

Friday November 8, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EST

Salem 1B

Experience the thrill of game-based learning with Sci-Ops: Global Defense! Transform your classroom with our NSF award-winning video game that teaches 6th-12th grade chemistry and physical science standards and exposes your students to STEM career paths and real world technologies. You will engage and excite your students by incorporating our video game and curricular resources into your classroom. Leave with an all inclusive access code to our 3D game-based platform.

Lead Presenter

Plasma Games - Jenny Savage

Plasma Games

Thank you for your sponsorship of our Awards Reception.

Friday November 8, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EST
Salem 1B

Commercial

Subject Area Chemistry/Physical Science
Grade Level 6-8, 9-12, 6-12

11:10am EST

Adapt and Experiment: Teaching Biology Using the New Standards

Friday November 8, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EST

Winston 1C

We will discuss pacing and unit planning to assist those adapting to the new biology standards. Our focus will be on inquiry-based lessons in experimental design and evolution, highlighting the use of models, questioning techniques, and data analysis. We'll offer engaging activities and opportunities to collaborate with fellow biology educators to share implementation strategies for the new standards.

Lead Presenter

Gabrielle Riesner

Science Teacher, Southeast Area Technical High School

I'm a science teacher. Biology and Environmental science. I love curriculum planning.

Presenters

Amy Taylor

Professor, UNC Wilmington

Friday November 8, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EST
Winston 1C

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Biology/Life Science
Grade Level 9-12

11:10am EST

New End-of-Grade, End-of-Course, and NC Check-Ins 2.0 Assessments for 2024-25

Friday November 8, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EST

Conference Room 1 - Downstairs

Test measurement specialists from the NC Department of Public Instruction's Office of Accountability and Testing will present on the new state formative and summative assessments for the 2023 science Standard Course of Study for grades 5 and 8 and biology.

Lead Presenter

Beth Nash

Test Measurement Specialist, NCDPI Office of Testing and Accountability

I currently work for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction as the State's mathematics and science test measurement specialist. In this role, I coordinate the development of State-produced assessments for mathematics, grades 6 through 12, and science, grades 8 through... Read More →

Presenters

Michael Mahoney

NCDPI Office of Testing and Accountability

Friday November 8, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EST
Conference Room 1 - Downstairs

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Grades 5 and 8 and Biology
Grade Level 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

1:40pm EST

Cultivating Social Responsibility through Experiential Learning in Nature

Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST

Salem 3C

Learn about the planning and execution of a cross-curricular, experiential learning opportunity aimed to cultivate understanding and desire to protect the interconnectedness of nature, humans, and humans to nature. See how high-school students from the flatlands of Eastern North Carolina revel in the Blue Ridge Mountains, shaping their own sense of social responsibility.

Lead Presenter

Klara Higgins

Innovation Early College High School

Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Salem 3C

As the world turns: bringing the spheres together

Subject Area Integrated/General Science
Grade Level 9-12

1:40pm EST

Building STEM Leaders for the Future

Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST

Winston 3B

If you want to improve your leadership skills, this is the session for you! Learn how the NCSLA Science Leadership Fellows Program builds individuals' leadership skills in its two-year program. This session is appropriate for all STEM educators regardless of position, including informal educators. Graduates of this program are better leaders in their workplaces and in professional associations. The program is generously funded by the NC SMT Center and the BWF.

Lead Presenter

Alisa Wickliff

UNC-Charlotte

Presenters

Pat Shane

UNC Chapel Hill (retired)

Adam Haas

STEM Teacher, Rocky River Elementary School

Jennifer Redfearn

STEM Specialist, North Carolina center for the Advancement of Teaching

Jennifer currently serves as the STEM Specialist for NCCAT. Her previous roles include STEM Coordinator for Guilford County Schools and high school science teacher.

Ahura Webb

Reaching All Minds Academy

Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 3B

Other, General

Subject Area Leadership Skills Development
Grade Level K-2, K-5, K-8, K-12, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 6-12, College, General

1:40pm EST

Crush Critical Thinking with AI-Infused Lessons

Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST

Winston 3C

Crush critical thinking and creativity with personalized chatbots that you create for your students. In this hands-on session, you will explore and learn how to create custom bots aligned with the new science standards using SchoolAI and MagicSchool. Drawing from science-based playful approaches, this session connects the newest genAI tools to the new science standards and combines it with sound, age-appropriate pedagogy to empower your students with the skills they need to be successful humans.

Lead Presenter

Stacy Lovdahl

Western Region DTL Consultant, NCDPI Digital Teaching and Learning

Stacy Lovdahl has 23 years of experience as a state and district-level education technologist. She is passionate about collaborating with educators to integrate technology into classroom instruction, creating engaging, personalized learning experiences for students. Stacy views technology... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 3C

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Integrated/General Science
Grade Level K-5, K-8, K-12, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 6-12, College, General

1:40pm EST

PFAS in the Environment: Curriculum connections for the life science classroom

Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST

Winston 1C

This session will feature biomedical research taking place to understand environmental exposures to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and implications for human health. Attendees will participate in an activity that introduces how scientists use a systems biology approach to study environmental influences on living systems. This session will showcase strategies for incorporating real biological data and associated science practices into instruction to provide students with current, NC-relevant examples of curriculum concepts.

Lead Presenter

Dana Haine

UNC-Chapel Hill

Presenters

Lynn Chesnut

UNC Chapel Hill

Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 1C

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Biology/Life Science
Grade Level 9-12, College

1:40pm EST

Utilizing a district-level PLC model to build capacity for teaching SEPs

Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST

Winston 3A

Suggestions and feedback from district leaders and teachers after implementing a year-long, district-wide professional development on teaching through the Science and Engineering Practices. Includes strategies for district leaders and teacher leaders to build a district-wide culture of community and collaboration among science teachers at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Includes a tailored menu of instructional strategies and resources for understanding and teaching each SEP.

Lead Presenter

Dillon Crockett

AIG/Science Coordinator, Lee County Schools

Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston 3A

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Integrated/General Science
Grade Level K-2, K-5, K-8, K-12, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 6-12, General

2:40pm EST

BioNetwork In The Classroom

Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST

Salem 3B

What can BioNetwork do for you and your classroom? The BioNetwork STEM Outreach division provides STEM resources, programs, and more for teachers and students across North Carolina. Join us as we provide an overview of what BioNetwork is, what programs and events we offer, and answer your questions.

Lead Presenter

Trent Stanforth

NC BioNetwork

Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Salem 3B

Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

Subject Area Biology/Life Science
Grade Level K-12, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, College

2:40pm EST

Using the Modern Classroom Project to provide a more inclusive learning environment

Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST

Salem 3A

In the presentation, I will describe how I use the Modern Classroom Project to promote a differentiated learning environment for multilingual learners.

Lead Presenter

Isaiah Gorham

The Southern School of Energy and Sustainability

Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Salem 3A

Meeting the needs of our diverse learners

Subject Area Chemistry/Physical Science
Grade Level K-12, 6-8, 9-12, 6-12

2:40pm EST

AI TImesavers: Unlocking Inquiry in the New Science Standards

Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST

Winston 3A

Conquering the new science standards might seem like moving mountains but it doesn't have to be. Discover how to use free AI tools to design inquiry-based lessons that engage learners and align with the new North Carolina standards, in less time than you ever thought possible. Join us to transform your teaching with cutting-edge AI tools like MagicSchool, AIs like ChatGPT and more.

Lead Presenter

Stacy Lovdahl

Western Region DTL Consultant, NCDPI Digital Teaching and Learning

Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Winston 3A

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Integrated/General Science
Grade Level K-5, K-8, K-12, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 6-12

2:40pm EST

Do you want to build an Ecosystem? Come on, let’s go and play!

Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST

Salem 1C

This presentation will combine hands-on activities and lecture. Participants will make a mobile using biotic and abiotic factors and a small terrarium. The presentation will showcase a lesson for ESS.EES 4.1 with an introduction to ESS.EES 4.2 and LS.Bio.4.1. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to create lessons for the new standards and how to make models to incorporate biotic and abiotic factors in various ecosystems.

Lead Presenter

Milith Miano

Smithfield Selma High School

Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Salem 1C

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Environmental Science
Grade Level 9-12

2:40pm EST

Embracing the New Standards in the Outdoors: Transforming Teaching Beyond the Classroom Walls

Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST

Winston 1B

Are you ready to take your teaching outside the classroom? Join us to explore various approaches to outdoor education! Discover strategies to tackle the unique challenges of teaching outdoors, best practices and considerations. In this workshop, you'll have the opportunity to transform one of your indoor lessons into an engaging outdoor activity. Bring a lesson that you'd like to adapt for an outdoor setting and SEP’s. We'll also provide sample lessons tailored for outdoor learning.

Lead Presenter

Katelyn Higgins

North Brunswick High School

Presenters

Amy Taylor

Professor, UNC Wilmington

Dennis Kubasko

Associate Professor, UNC Wilmington

Skylar Bagley

Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Winston 1B

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Environmental Science
Grade Level 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

2:40pm EST

Using Algae Models & Assays to Illuminate the Interplay between Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration for Students!

Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST

Winston 1C

In this session, instructors will use 2D models of photosynthesis and cellular respiration to conduct tracking of carbon molecules and apply this information to a hands-on assay using freshwater algae to indirectly qualify carbon movement. They will then develop protocols that quantifies the qualitative changes witnessed (via carbon dioxide tracking) under a variety of environmental conditions. Collectively, participants will use the sum of their experiences to develop and explain an ecological model of carbon cycling.

Lead Presenter

Beverly Cea

Retired

Friday November 8, 2024 2:40pm - 3:30pm EST
Winston 1C

Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

Subject Area Biology/Life Science
Grade Level 6-8, 9-12, 6-12, College, General